Advisories, Warnings and Recalls

Health Canada helps protect the Canadian public from potential health hazards by posting advisories, warnings and recalls from industry concerning consumer products.

Advisories and Warnings

Health Canada provides advisories and warnings to help educate the Canadian public about potential health risks associated with the unsafe use of certain consumer products.

• Check for product advisories and warnings
• Check Cosmetics Warnings and Recalls

Recalls

Recalls are initiated by an importer or a manufacturer after becoming aware that the product is or may have a safety concern. Health Canada works cooperatively with companies to ensure the effective and efficient removal of hazardous products from the marketplace.

• Check for consumer product recalls
• Food and Product Safety - www.healthycanadians.gc.ca

Health Canada does not endorse products or companies. Any questions regarding product information should be discussed directly with the manufacturer.

Additional Advisories and Warnings

In addition to those found in this section, Health Canada issues and provides links to a variety of other health related advisories, warnings and recalls

Want to report an incident?

Report a product-related injury or death, or a safety concern regarding a:

• Consumer product
• Cosmetic or personal care product
• Microwave, tanning lamp, cell phone, etc
• Pesticide